All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All accounting scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed at least nine hours of accounting courses and have met one of the following GPA criteria: 2.7 cumulative GPA; a 3.0 GPA for the last 24 hours; a 3.5 GPA the last semester; or a 3.0 GPA in their major.

ADA COCA-COLA BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department, and was established by the Crabtree Family of Ada.

CARL BARDIN CENTENNIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an accounting major at the discretion of the department.
Mr. Bardin was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established by his family and friends after his death.

BKD ACCOUNTING EDUCATION FUNDThe purpose of this scholarship is to provide scholarships to accounting students and any other programs as designated by BKD, LLP. Donations to this fund have been made available by the BKD Faculty Salary Endowment and annual gifts from BKD partners and employees.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need, and requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

WILLIAM CHAPMAN CENTENNIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior-level accounting student who has maintained a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and a minimum 3.5 GPA in accounting. This award was originated by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Parker in honor of Dr. William Chapman, long-time faculty member in the Accounting Department.

MICK COWAN CENTENNIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who is majoring in accounting. The friends and family of Mr. Cowan established this scholarship in his honor after his retirement from the Accounting Department at ECU.

MICHAEL CRAWFORD ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the accounting department to a student who is majoring in accounting.This scholarship has been established by the accounting firm of Crawford and Associates in honor of Michael Crawford, an ECU alumni who has become a leader in the accounting world.

DCT STONECIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship can be awarded to outstanding students who have been accepted into the “Freshmen Scholars Program” or the “Scholar Leader Program”. This includes students from either the Accounting or Business Administration Department. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee.

MIKE AND LESLIE DICUS MEMORIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to students who are majoring in accounting. Preference will be given to graduates of Ada-area high school schools, and graduate accounting students may also be recipients. This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Mike and Leslie after their untimely deaths within a year of each other. It is maintained by a yearly golf tournament in their memory.

JAMES DRODDY FRESHMAN SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded a student accepted into the Freshman Scholars Program each fall. The recipient must be a full-time student and preference will be given to students that demonstrate need and special consideration will be given to scholar students in the ECU Band. This scholarship is a leadership scholarship and can be used for tuition, fees, and/or books. James "Jimbo" Droddy was a member of the ECU Band and was an accounting major who enrolled as a Freshman Business Scholars in 2015. He was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 2017. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Freshman Scholar as long as the program exists, otherwise the scholarship will be awarded to an accounting major with prefererence given to a student who is also a member of the ECU Band. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee.

ECU GRADUATE ACCOUNTING FUNDThis scholarship will be used to assist students enrolled in the accounting master's program.

FARNHAM FAMILY CENTENNIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students majoring in accounting.Mamie Farnham established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Jerry, who was an accounting major at ECU. After Mamie’s death in 2012, the scholarship was expanded to assist numerous students in the accounting department.

FENTON FAMILY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding accounting student and an outstanding business administration student. Brad Fenton, an ECU alumnus and thriving businessman, established this scholarship to assist students who are working toward degrees in either accounting or business administration.

CHARLES FLETCHER ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in accounting, and was established by friends and family of Mr. Fletcher after his death.

YVETTE HARJO ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded for excellence in accounting, and has been established by friends and family of Dr. Harjo in her honor.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior accounting student with a minimum 3.25 GPA, with priority given to a student who is considering entering the master's degree program in accounting at ECU. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

ALAN AND ANITA HOLLOWAY CENTENNIAL ACCOUNTING ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. It was established by brother and sister, Alan and Anita, who are both ECU alums.

RONALD AND SARAH HOLMES GRADUATE ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who is working on a master’s degree in accounting.This was established in memory of Mr. Holmes and in honor of Dr. Sarah Holmes by friends and family members.

CARLOS JOHNSON ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding accounting student.Dr. Johnson was a former ECU faculty member in the Accounting Department, and has excelled in the accounting world.

MICHAEL MILLSAP ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department, and was established by Mr. Millsap, an ECU alumni.

ESSIE ROARK STONECIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who serve in the Stonecipher School of Business student organization as an officer in the Business Leaders Association (BLA). BLA officers are elected by the student members and serve one year terms. In addition to the scholarship, the student will be expected to volunteer time, working in the BLA office, supporting the Stonecipher School of Business and the student organizations in a leadership role. Student members in BLA elect officers each February. The Dean, of the Stonecipher School of Business, will select the officer(s) to receive this scholarship, based on elected position, need, available volunteer schedule, and leadership potential.

ROBBINS FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARDReceipients of this award will be first semester freshmen students that graduated from Byng High School, Ada, OK. Preference will be given to students that show financial need and recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA to receive the second portion of the award. Receipients must be full-time ECU students and in good standing with the Stonecipher School of Business. This award is for one academic year only, not including summer, per each receipient.

TONY A. AND ROBBIE F. SCOTT SCHOLARSHIPRecipients of this scholarship will be selected by the Dean of the ECU School of Business or their designee, and will be full-time junior or senior students, who are in good standing with the ECU School of Business. Preference will be given based on financial need, to an accounting major from Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

BERTHA AND MYRTLE STURDEVANT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to full-time ECU students who are employed by the Stonecipher School of Business as a student employee. Preference is given to those with the greatest financial need for the scholarship at the time of the award. Preference is also given to those with a 3.0 GPA or higher and classification of junior or senior. This scholarship may be given to a student with a GPA lower than a 3.0 and/or a classification of freshman or sophomore based on financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee or their designee. This scholarship is funded by Lynda K. Simpson, who has a long history with ECU and is thankful for the education she received from the School of Business. Bertha and Myrtle Sturdevant were professors in Business Education.

GLENN WATSON CENTENNIAL GRADUATE ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student in the accounting masters’ degree program, and was established in his memory by family and close friends. Mr. Watson was born and raised in Ada, and a long-time member of the legal profession.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All art scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ADA ARTISTS ASSOCIATION/LORETTA YIN CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an upper-level student who is majoring in art. The funds for this scholarship were obtained by proceeds from art shows, and is in special honor of Loretta Yin, a local artist.

ELIZABETH BLAKESLY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has declared art as a major with a minimum 25 ACT score, and who has supplied one letter of recommendation, an essay, and a portfolio of at least 10 works. Ms. Blakesly was a long-time resident of Ada, and a generous supporter of ECU students.

EMMA BOX VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in art. Ms. Box was a former instructor in the Art Department, and this scholarship was established in her memory by students and colleagues.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

NORA MARIE CASIANO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a declared major of Art, within the School of Fine Arts at East Central University. Preference will be given to women or non-binary persons of color. Selection will be made by the ECU Art Department Scholarship Committee or their designee. The recipient will be chosen each spring semester to be awarded the following fall semester. This scholarship was established by ECU Alumnus, Eliseo Casiano, in honor of his mother and sister.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY ART SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an art major who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who is enrolled in a research track course or who plans to provide a research proposal for at least one semester of the awarded year. If approved, the student may also be asked to actively exhibit work in at least two exhibits per semester during the award year. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

GLADYS KENDALL ART SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student major in art, and will be based on artistic and creative potential, financial need, and departmental contribution. This fund was established by the family of Ms. Kendall.

LEON POLK SMITH ART SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in art based on artistic and creative potential, financial need, and departmental contribution. There will be an annual award for each classification (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior). Mr. Smith was an ECU alumnus who gained international fame as an artist—this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues.

R. GRANT THORP CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The recipient of this scholarship will be an art major with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or a GPA of 3.0 in the last 30 hours. Selection will be based on academic record and non-academic related community service. Mr. Thorp was an art professor at ECU, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues after his untimely death in 1994.

RUTH WALKER/LANDRUM SCULPTURE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding art student who excels in sculpture. This scholarship has been established by the family of Mrs. Walker/Landrum in recognition of her contribution to ECU as an art instructor.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All athletic scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship was established in 2009, ECU’s Centennial Year by Dr. Ronald and Estelle Evans, and will be awarded at the discretion of the Athletics department.

COMMITMENT TO CHAMPIONSHIPS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Athletics department.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

CEA CHEERLEADER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been a CEA cheerleader for at least 1 full calendar year, in good standing with the CEA organization. The student must be on the cheer team for CEA during his/her senior year of high school and must be accepted to ECU for the fall semester in which the scholarship is awarded. The student must try-out and be selected for the East Central University Cheerleading squad per their regulations and maintain a 3.5 GPA or above. The recipient will be selected by the CEA Scholarship Committee or their official designee.

JIM AND GLENNA CRANFORD CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who participates in the ECU Cheerleading program, with no requirement for major. The student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for this scholarship, and must be of high character who will positively represent the names of James and Glenna Cranford.

CROSS COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who participates in the ECU Cross Country program.

DARLENE DRYDEN MEMORIAL CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an ECU cheerleader based on leadership, GPA (3.0 minimum), and financial need. Darlene (Moore) Dryden was a cheerleader at ECU from 1975-1979. While at ECU, she was involved in many campus activities and served as a resident assistant in Pesagi Hall. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, and served in the public school system for 25 years.

RUBEN AND KARLA ELIZARDE CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT
This scholarship will be awarded to a student of Hispanic heritage who has completed athletic eligibility, but still needs additional hours to obtain a bachelor's degree. This scholarship may also be awarded to a student athlete working toward a master's degree. Preference will be given to a student who has participated in the football program; however, if there is not a student who meets these guidelines at any given time, consideration may be given to a Hispanic student of either gender who has participated in any sport offered by ECU.

DUANE GODWIN CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding athlete, with preference given to a participant in ECU’s basketball program. The funds for this scholarship were donated in memory of Duane, an outstanding basketball player at ECU, after his untimely death.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Athletic Department, and will be used primarily to assist with educational expenses for graduate assistants. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

LEE HORNE CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student participating in ECU’s football or basketball program who has no remaining eligibility, but still needs additional college work to reach degree completion. Mr. Horne was an avid supporter of ECU athletics and other programs, as well, and served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for several years. This scholarship was established in his memory by his family, friends, and colleagues after his death in 2009.

FRANK AND RUTH KENNON CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a current or former ECU basketball or football player, at the discretion of the ECU Men's Basketball Coach or ECU's Athletic Director. This scholarship was established by Coach Kennon’s family, friends, and former students in his memory.

CHRIS LANE CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Athletics department.

THORPE-WHITE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to a Native American male (CDIB required) who is active in athletics on the college level. This was established by Louzelle Thompson White Malcom in memory of Jim Thorpe, a student of her husband Charles Walter White who taught in Garden Grove School (east of Shawnee, OK).

KEN TURNER CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All biology scholarship recipients are selected by the department with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

1950’S SCIENCE FUND(biology—also awarded to chemistry, math, and physics)
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior biology student who has maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to students who do not qualify for significant federal financial aid.
This scholarship was established by an anonymous ECU alumnus who attended medical school, and who wanted to assist students who were interested in furthering their education.

SHELBY JANE BAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an upper level student who is preparing for a career in the dentistry or medical profession by majoring in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry. Priority will be given to majors in the previously stated order. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.1 GPA and preference will be given to students whose cost of attendance is not totally covered by scholarships, grants, or other fund sources that will not require repayment. Shelby Bays was a pre-dental student attending ECU at the time of her death. Her parents established this scholarship in her memory in order to assist other students in reaching their career goals.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

CARLOCK SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to students who are majoring in a health- or hospital-related field. Applicants are required to have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and must have established a permanent residence in Carter, Love, Marshall, Murray, or Jefferson County.

DR. JAMES CLARK SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the biology department. Dr. Clark is an ECU alumnus and was a dentist in Ada for many years.

DR. TERRY W. CLUCK CENTENNIAL TRI-BETA BIOLOGY ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in biology wo has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The recipient must also be an active member or officer of Tri-Beta. Preference will be given to those who are research participants. This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. Cluck, for his service to the university, and the biology department.

DR. BILL AND SONDRA COLE CENTENNIAL BIOLOGY ENDOWMENT
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in biology who has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The recipient must also have a good work ethic, exhibit good moral character, and show evidence of an active Christian faith. Dr. Cole served as ECU’s president from 1989-2006, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends and colleagues in honor and memory of his service to the university.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

DELTA DENTAL OF OKLAHOMA ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL PRE-DENTAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who is classified as a junior or senior, has declared a pre-dentistry major/track/program (or equivalent), has a 3.5 GPA, has demonstrated financial need, and is not an employee or immediate family member of an employee of Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation.

J. G. DUCKETT PRE-MED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to attend medical school, preferably from the Konawa area. Dr. Duckett was a Konawa native, and established this scholarship to assist ECU students.

DR. BENNY AND RITA EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in pre-dental or pre-medicine, preferably from the Konawa area. The recipient must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Benny Edwards in honor of their parents’ tremendous support and strong emphasis on education.

FRANCISCO-HATCHETT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to pre-med students and those who plan to pursue scientific research on the graduate level. It must be awarded equally to male and female students. Hallie Brown Ford, ECU alumna, established this scholarship to reward academic excellence in the areas of pre-law, pre-medicine, and scientific research. It is named after two of her favorite teachers when she was in attendance at ECU.

SHANA HACKWORTH/HEATHER MARCO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student from the McAlester area who is planning to attend medical school.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a senior biology major who has maintained a graduate school. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

DR. THOMAS MCKNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the biology department. Dr. McKnight taught biology at ECU for several years, and this scholarship was established by family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

MILLSAP CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to attend medical school. Dr. Mark Millsap, an ECU alumnus, has established this scholarship in order to assist students in their pursuit of a medical degree.

DON NOBLE AND ELMER BROWN BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the biology department. Both Dr. Noble and Dr. Brown taught biology for several years at ECU, and this scholarship was established after Dr. Noble's death by family, friends, colleagues, and former students.

DR. CARL OSBORN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a student planning to attend medical school and who has maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Dr. Osborn was a long-time member of the Ada medical community, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

FRED AND MARY PFEFFER SCHOLARSHIP (biology, computer science, environmental health science, nursing, chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to one student ineach of the listedcategories, requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, and will be awarded for up to 8 consecutive semesters as long as all scholarship requirements are met. The Pfeffer’s are long-time residents of Ada, and have shown tremendous generosity in assisting ECU students.

HARVEY PRICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the biology department with preference to students who plan to attend veterinary school. Dr. Price was a veterinarian in Ada for several years, and he established this scholarship to assist ECU students who follow in his footsteps.

DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to continue scientific research on a graduate level. Dr. Ramadan was an ECU alumna, and this scholarship was established by her family after her death.

RAMSAY PRE-MED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the biology department. Dr. Ramsay was a long-time member of the Ada medical community, and this scholarship was established by family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

ANITA J. AND W. DEAN ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, math or physics. Chris Smith, an ECU alumnus, established this scholarship in honor and memory of his aunt and uncle.

SBC SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to minority students in the areas of math, science, or engineering. Originally established by Southwestern Bell, this organization has been contributing to the ECU Foundation since 1993, and this scholarship was established with proceeds from a grant awarded in 1999.

DR. DON STAFFORD CENTENNIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student in the sciences. Dr. Stafford was a long-time professor at ECU, and this scholarship was established by his sons in his honor and memory.

DR. JAMES A. THOMAS SR. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is planning to attend dental school and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, with preference to students from Poteau, Quinton, Wetumka, or Ada. Dr. Thomas was a long-time dentist in Ada, and also served as the Foundation’s Executive Director. This scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All business administration scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ADA COCA-COLA BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department, and was established by the Crabtree family of Ada.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the Foundation in 1995.

CITIZENS BANK OF ADA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Business Administration Department.

CITIZENS BANK/OBW CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a business administration student, with preference to a student who has attended Oklahoma Business Week.

HENRY GREER CLARK BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Business Administration Department. Long-time Ada businessman Martin H. Clark and his wife Lenora Agee Clark established this scholarship to assist students with their educational expenses. Martin and Lenora met at the BSU the first day she arrived at ECU, and their children and grandchildren also attended ECU.

EDNA MAE QUERY COOLEY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Roff High School who plans to attend ECU and major in business. Mrs. Cooley taught at Roff High School for several years, and established this scholarship in order to help a Roff student achieve his/her career goals. This scholarship can be ongoing for up to 8 consecutive semesters. A minimum 3.0 GPA must be achieved each semester.

DCT STONECIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship can be awarded to outstanding students who have been accepted into the “Freshmen Scholars Program” or the “Scholar Leader Program”. This includes students from either the Accounting or Business Administration Department. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee.

JAMES DRODDY FRESHMAN SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded a student accepted into the Freshman Scholars Program each fall. The recipient must be a full-time student and preference will be given to students that demonstrate need and special consideration will be given to scholar students in the ECU Band. This scholarship is a leadership scholarship and can be used for tuition, fees, and/or books. James "Jimbo" Droddy was a member of the ECU Band and was an accounting major who enrolled as a Freshman Business Scholars in 2015. He was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 2017. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Freshman Scholar as long as the program exists, otherwise the scholarship will be awarded to an accounting major with prefererence given to a student who is also a member of the ECU Band. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee.

FENTON FAMILY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student in accounting and an outstanding student in business administration. Brad Fenton, an ECU alumnus and thriving entrepreneur, established this scholarship to assist students in the areas of accounting and business administration.

FOUNTAIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department, and has been established by Dr. Pat Foundation and his family to assist students in the pursuit of a business administration degree.

DR. BUDDY GASTER PROGRAM IN MARKETING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in marketing. Dr. Gaster was a long-time member of the School of Business faculty, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

GODWIN FAMILY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department. Established by Dean Wendell Godwin and his family, this scholarship will assist students who are pursuing a degree in business administration.

JIM GRAY CENTENNIAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Business Administration Department. Jim Gray is an ECU alumnus who has provided funds for numerous projects in the Stonecipher School of Business, and has also funded other scholarships at the Foundation.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student with a minimum 3.25 GPA, with preference to a student who is pursuing a concentration in entrepreneurship. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

JONES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department. Established by Dr. Charlie Jones and his family, this scholarship will be used to assist students in their pursuit of a degree in business administration.

MARK LANDRUM SCHOLARSHIP BY LANDMARK BANKThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior majoring in business with a concentration in finance. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and preference will be given to a student from one of the counties in which Landmark Bank has a banking facility, as listed below:

Missouri: Boone County Oklahoma: Bryan County Texas: Cooke County Howell County Carter County Grayson County Shannon County Garvin County Texas County Johnston County
Marshall County
Murray County
Pontotoc County

"BUTTON" MILLER SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in business administration—additional guidelines may be obtained from the Business Administration Department. The original donations to this scholarship were made by Miller Office Equipment.

BILL AND BETTY PARHAM CENTENNIAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Established after the death of Bill Parham, this scholarship was funded by Betty Ely Parham, an ECU alumna and long-time member of the Ada community.

ESSIE ROARK STONECIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who serve in the Stonecipher School of Business student organization as an officer in the Business Leaders Association (BLA). BLA officers are elected by the student members and serve one year terms. In addition to the scholarship, the student will be expected to volunteer time, working in the BLA office, supporting the Stonecipher School of Business and the student organizations in a leadership role. Student members in BLA elect officers each February. The Dean, of the Stonecipher School of Business, will select the officer(s) to receive this scholarship, based on elected position, need, available volunteer schedule, and leadership potential.

KENNETH RHYNES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who exhibits an interest in entrepreneurship. Mr. Rhynes was a long-time businessman in Ada, and his family provides yearly funding for the awarding of this scholarship.

ROBBINS FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARDReceipients of this award will be first semester freshmen students that graduated from Byng High School, Ada, OK. Preference will be given to students that show financial need and recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA to receive the second portion of the award. Receipients must be full-time ECU students and in good standing with the Stonecipher School of Business. This award is for one academic year only, not including summer, per each receipient.

BERTHA AND MYRTLE STURDEVANT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to full-time ECU students who are employed by the Stonecipher School of Business as a student employee. Preference is given to those with the greatest financial need for the scholarship at the time of the award. Preference is also given to those with a 3.0 GPA or higher and classification of junior or senior. This scholarship may be given to a student with a GPA lower than a 3.0 and/or a classification of freshman or sophomore based on financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Stonecipher School of Business Scholarship Committee or their designee. This scholarship is funded by Lynda K. Simpson, who has a long history with ECU and is thankful for the education she received from the School of Business. Bertha and Myrtle Sturdevant were professors in Business Education.

JOE M. TURNER CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Business Administration department. Mr. Turner graduated from ECU in 1971, and became an IRS agent. He later became a Special Agent for the Treasury Department. The Joe Turner Justice Wing in the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center was funded by his son Kevin Turner. Kevin also funded this scholarship in honor of his father.

KEVIN TURNER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department. Mr. Turner is an ECU alumni and well-known businessman; he established this scholarship to assist students who are pursuing a degree in business administration.

VISION BANK BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department.

BILL WALDEN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the business administration department. Mr. Walden was a long-time faculty member in the School of Business, and this scholarship has been established in his honor by family and friends.

DR. GERALD WILLIAMSON CENTENNIAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENDOWMENTAt the discretion of the Dean of the Stonecipher School of Business, this fund will be used for student development opportunities, such as educational trips, internship support, or team building events. This fund can also be used for scholarships, with the emphasis on an upper division student that has or will be representing the University via business competitions, athletics, Greek leadership, or campus activity involvement. Dr. Williamson, former faculty member in the school of business and vice-president for student development, was honored with this fund provided by his former students.

CARTOGRAPHY/GEOGRAPHY-GEOTECHNIQUES SCHOLARSHIPSBack to Top(as of 9-01-17)

PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CARTOGRAPHY/GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All cartography/geography scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY CARTO/GEO SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a cartography major with a concentration in geography. The student must possess a GPA weighted as follows: 60% weight for geography and geotechniques courses, and 40% weight over the remaining courses. Students who show promise for a post-graduate education will be given additional consideration. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

KELLY/GRIFFIN SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in cartography who best exemplifies the discipline inside and outside of the classroom. This scholarship was established after the death of Mr. Griffin in 1989 by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Griffin, and Dr. T. A. Kelly, who was an instructor in the department.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

JOE AND JUNE SIMS CENTENNIAL CARTOGRAPHY/GEOGRAPHY ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior cartography major who possesses the highest grade point average weighted as follows: two-thirds weight for courses taken in the ECU Department of Cartography and Geography, and one-third weight over the remaining ECU courses. Dr. Sims was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established in his memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All chemistry/physics scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

1950’S SCIENCE FUND(chemistry—also awarded to biology and math)
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior biology student who has maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to students who do not qualify for significant federal financial aid.
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who is an ECU alumnus and who has had a long career in the medical field.

1950’S SCIENCE FUND(physics—also awarded to biology and math)
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior biology student who has maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to students who do not qualify for significant federal financial aid.
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who is an ECU alumnus and who has had a long career in the medical field.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (physics)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995

DR. JOHN BULMAN CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT (physics)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the physics department. Dr. Bulman was a long-time faculty member and administrator at ECU, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP (chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the chemistry department.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

WILLIS I. DECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring or minoring in chemistry with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Financial need will be considered and special consideration given to a student who is responsible for the largest percentage of his/her college expenses as compared to other applicants.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP (chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the chemistry department. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIP (physics)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the physics department. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

BROWN MACKIN SCHOLARSHIP (physics)This scholarship will be awarded at discretion of the physics department. Dr. Mackin was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

FRED AND MARY PFEFFER SCHOLARSHIP (biology, computer science, environmental health science, nursing, chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to one student ineach of the listedcategories, requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, and will be awarded for up to 8 consecutive semesters as long as all scholarship requirements are met. The Pfeffer’s are long-time residents of Ada, and have shown tremendous generosity in assisting ECU students.

PHYSICS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT (physics)This scholarship will be awarded at discretion of the physics department.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

JOANN AND EDWARD SMITH PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIP (physics)This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the medical physics program. This scholarship was established in honor and memory of the Smith's, and is funded yearly by family members.

STRINGFIELD CENTENNIAL PHYSICS ENDOWMENT (physics)This scholarship will be awarded at discretion of the physics department. Mr. Stringfield is an ECU alumnus who has established this scholarship to assist students who are obtaining a degree in physics.

DOUG WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (physics)This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student with a declared major of physics or pre-engineering (not medical physics), who has completed at least 3 physics courses and has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. This scholarship was established by Dr. Karen A. Williams, ECU physics professor, in memory of her father.

COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPSBack to Top(as of 9-01-17)

PLEASE CHECK WITH THE COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES DEPARTMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless otherwise indicated.

All communication and performance studies scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ELIZABETH BLAKESLY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an art, theatre, or vocal music student who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Ms. Blakesly was a long-time Ada resident who was very interested in the support of ECU students.

LEE BLANEY DRAMA AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to a drama student majoring in theatre. Mr. Blaney was an ECU alumnus who died in a tragic accident, and this scholarship was established by family and friends in his memory.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

COLEMAN COMMUNICATION STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the communication studies department. Established by ECU alumnus Tim Coleman, this scholarship will assist students in their pursuit of excellence in speech and communication skills.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

ADOLPH LINSCHEID/D.J. NABORS SPEECH AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Three groups will be considered for this award: students who are planning to pursue a profession in which public speaking will be used extensively, students planning to enter the teaching profession, and students who excel in forensic competition. This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Linscheid, who served as ECU’s president from 1920-1948 and Dr. Nabors, who was a long-time faculty member at ECU

RUDY LUPINSKI ACT II HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been involved in both ACT II and ECU musical theatre within the past year (including summer productions). The recipient can be an actor/actress, stage manager, musician, set designer, camp counselor, or involved with sound and lighting. The recipient must be a current ECU student maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, and someone who represents both ECU and ACT II in a professional manner.

FINIS MORRISON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student providing leadership in the humanities area. Scholarships will be available in the areas of drama, instrumental music, vocal music, and piano.

DOROTHY I. SUMMERS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding theatre student with preference to excellence in technical theatre work. Dr. Summers was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established in her honor and memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

JON ARRASMITH CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (criminal justice)This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in criminal justice or related field. Preference will be given to a current member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. This scholarship was established by Gil and Jeanine Morgan, long time supporters of ECU and friends and family members of Jon Arrasmith.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (criminal justice)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (vocational rehabilitation)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

RAY FARMER CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT (summer only)This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the COPS program who has maintained a minimum 2.8 GPA and who also possesses the potential for success as a CLEET officer. Mr. Farmer was the chief of police at ECU, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

PETE GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (summer only)This scholarship will be awarded to a student selected by the department with a concentration in law enforcement. Mr. Gray was chief of police in Ada, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA, who has been accepted into his/her chosen program, and who has submitted a narrative stating his/her qualifications and commitment to the helping profession. The narrative must include two letters of recommendation, and is available to all students at outreach sites in addition to those on the ECU campus. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

VIRGIL TAYLOR CENTENNIAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior majoring in Human Service Counseling with a concentration in Rehabilitation or Services to the Deaf. The student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must submit an essay describing his/her desire and willingness to work in the field of rehabilitation and with individuals with disabilities. Mr. Taylor was an ECU alumnus who excelled in the area of vocational rehabilitation. This scholarship was established in his memory by family, friends, and colleagues, and is supported on a yearly basis by the Virgil Taylor Golf Tournament.

NATASHIA WRIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (summer only)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Ms. Wright completed Oklahoma’s first Police Corps Academy at ECU in 2001, joined the Ada Police Department in October 2001, and was killed in a car accident in November 2002. This scholarship was established after her death by her family, friends, and colleagues.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

WENDELL ALTMILLER SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior majoring in elementary education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dr. Altmiller was a long-time ECU faculty member and Dean of the College of Education. This scholarship was established in his honor by family, friends, and colleagues.

FERN ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in elementary education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Established by her niece Dr. Louise Young, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in elementary education.

JOHN AND RUTH BOONE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student from Ada High School who is majoring in education, who plans to teach in the public school system, and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

AUDRE CHAPMAN SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Education Department. Ms. Chapman attended ECU January 1927 – May 1928, and received a life teaching certificate. She taught in both Oklahoma and Arizona for several years. This scholarship was established in 1986 with a $10,000 donation from her family, and she established several scholarships at the University of Arizona.

DON AND ETHEL CLAWSON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassman who has been admitted to the teacher education program and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Both of the Clawson’s attended ECU, and they established this scholarship to assist students who plan to enter the teaching profession.

WAYNE COBB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a male student. The recipient must have a declared major of education with a desire to coach basketball in a public or private institution. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA or above and be a full-time ECU student. Coach Cobb was one of the most renowned basketball coaches in southern Oklahoma. Cobb was named head basketball coach at ECU in 1978 and is East Central's all-time winningest coach with over 600 wins. This scholarship was established by Wayne Cobb's friends and family.

COTTINGHAM/ROSS CENTENNIAL GRADUATE EDUCATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student making progress toward a Master of Education Degree within the College of Education and Psychology. This scholarship was established by Jim and Shelley Ross Hamby in honor of their family members, Carrollee Cottingham, Melba Cottingham, and Jon & Marjorie Ross, all ECU Alums.

TINA HOPE DAVIS CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to junior, senior, or graduate level students. The recipient must have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA and be full-time. Selection will be made by these preferences in this order: Special Education major who is also a current ECU Cheerleader, Special Education major, current ECU cheerleader with a declared major of Elementary Education or Secondary Education. The recipient will be chosen each year by the College of Education and Psychology or their designee. This scholarship was created by the Tina's Legacy Committee. Mrs. Tina Davis attended ECU and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1984 and later in 1986 earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education. While a student at ECU, Mrs. Davis was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and she was also the Tiger Mascot for the cheerleading squad. Mrs. Davis’s teaching career included Ardmore schools and Ada Public Schools. While at Ada, she taught early childhood special education for 29 years, where she eventually became the Director of Special Services. Tina was a compassionate teacher who believed all children could learn and be successful. She was also a passionate swim instructor who devoted her summers to teaching swimming and water safety. Tina had a kind, joyful heart and loving spirit who devoted her life to helping and educating others. This Centennial Scholarship will ensure that Mrs. Davis’s dedication to helping others will live on through the scholarship recipients.

DCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

JAMES AND MILDRED MURPHY DENNIS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student in his/her semester of student teaching as selected by the Education Department. Mrs. Dennis is a 1950 graduate of ECU, and both she and her husband recognize the value of public school teachers and the education that they can provide to future generations.

DR. JOHN DENSFORD AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed 45 credit hours, who has been admitted to the teacher education program, and who has maintained a cumulative 2.75 GPA or a 3.0 GPA in the last 30 hours. Dr. Densford was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his memory.

DR. RONALD D. AND ESTELLE L. EVANS CENTENNIAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be used at the discretion of the Education Department. Dr. and Mrs. Evans established this scholarship, as well as the Centennial Athletic Scholarship, in order to assist ECU students while attending school.

DOROTHA LUTTRELL FENTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Fenton by her son Brad and other family members. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

BILLIE FATHREE FLOYD PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who is majoring in elementary education and who plans to teach physical education at the elementary school level. The student must maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and must have been admitted to ECU’s Teacher Education Program. Mrs. Floyd is a long-time Ada resident and former faculty member at ECU—this scholarship has been established in her honor by her family, friends, and colleagues.

DENTON AND ETHEL FLOYD SCHOLARSHIPMr. Floyd was a long-time instructor at ECU, and established this scholarship to assist students in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship will be awarded to a student entering their student teaching semester.

DR. NORMAN FRAME MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTDr. Frame was a long-time instructor at ECU. His friends and family established this scholarship to assist students in their pursuit of a degree in education. This scholarship requires a minimum 2.5 GPA and will be awarded to those already admitted into the ECU Teacher Education Program.

INA GREEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis award was established by Dr. Jack Green in honor of Mrs. Green, his grandmother. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

DR. TIM GREEN CENTENNIAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an elementary education student who plans to become a reading specialist. If no education student qualifies, the next preference will be given to a student planning on a coaching career. Dr. Green was a long-time member of the ECU community, serving first as a teacher in the Education Department, and later as Athletic Director for several years. This scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues in his honor and memory.

MADELINE HARGRAVE CENTENNIAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENTEstablished by Dr. Jack Paschall and Hargrave family members, this scholarship honors Mrs. Hargrave for her excellence in teaching and influence on students. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

BILL AND MARGARETT HARRIS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student pursuing an education degree in the area of math and sciences who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. This scholarship was established in 1988 by the Central and South West System, its employees and friends, to honor Bill Harris, Vice-Chairman of the Central and South West Corporation on the occasion of his retirement.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (summer only)This scholarship will be awarded to a senior or graduate education student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who displays leadership qualities. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

JOHN L. HOGGATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior majoring in special education who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, has financial need, possesses leadership skills, and demonstrates high moral standards, integrity, and concern for others. John was a senior at Byng High School when he died in a tragic automobile accident; this scholarship was established in his memory by family and friends.

HORACE MANN SOCIETY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT Alumni of Horace Mann School have provided the funds for this scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

JANIE HOWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to students from Konawa High School who plan to major in Education. Mrs. Howell taught at Konawa High School for several years, and this scholarship was established in her memory by family and friends. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

LEON AND PAULINE LANOY CENTENNIAL GRADUATE EDUCATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an education student working on his/her master’s degree. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and other guidelines may be developed by either the donor or the Education Department. The Lanoy’s were educators for over 40 years, teaching in both Oklahoma and Wyoming. Pauline taught all subjects in grades K through 8, and Leon was a teacher, principal, and superintendent during his career in education. Both Leon and Pauline were inducted into the ECU Educators’ Hall of Fame in 2009, and were recognized as ECU’s Distinguished Philanthropists in 2008. They established this scholarship to assist master’s degree students because of their strong belief in the value of higher education and the teaching profession.

HAZEL LINSCHEID SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship was established by the Fortnightly Study Clubs of Ada in memory of Mrs. Linscheid who was a charter member of this club and was the wife of ECU President Emeritus Dr. Adolph Linscheid. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

LOIS AND CEPHUS LAWSON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. This fund was established by the Lawson family in gratitude for the opportunity that ECU afforded their children to achieve college educations. They had five children, all of whom graduated from ECU.

GEORGIA HOWELL LIMES SCHOLARSHIPThis was established by Mrs. Limes’ honor and memory by her family. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

BUSTER AND ARLENE MCGEE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to a student from the Butner/Okemah/Prague areas who major in education. Students from other geographical areas may be chosen if these guidelines cannot be met. The scholarship may be continued for consecutive semesters if all guidelines are met. The McGee’s were the parents of Twylah McGee Horne, and the Horne family has established this scholarship in their memory.

TARA MILLSAP STUDENT TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an education student during his/her semester of student teaching. Ms. Millsap is an ECU graduate and teaches in Sulphur, OK.

DANIEL MINNICH CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL STUDENT TEACHING ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an education student during his/her semester of student teaching. Daniel was an ECU student who died during his student teaching semester, and this scholarship has been established by his family and friends in his memory. Yearly funding is provided by a golf tournament in Daniel’s name.

JESS AND TRUDY NANCE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an education major who has maintained a minimum 2.7 GPA, has completed at least 36 hours, and has been accepted into the teacher education program. Financial need will also be taken into consideration. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Nance established this scholarship in their memory.

DONNIE AND SHIRLEY NERO STUDENT TEACHING AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to a minority education student in his/her semester of student teaching. The Nero’s have been a very visible influence in Oklahoma higher education, and they provide yearly funding to assist a student who will be teaching in the near future.

JACK PASCHALL CENTENNIAL GRADUATE ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a graduate education student at the discretion of the department. Dr. Paschall, long-time faculty member in the Education Department, has been honored by his family, friends, and colleagues with the establishment of this scholarship, which is the first graduate scholarship at ECU.

BILLIE JO REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 60 credit hours, has maintained a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 30 hours, and has been admitted to the teacher education program. Preference will be given to an education guidance counseling major. Additionally, financial need, personality, and desire to learn will be factors in the determination process. Mrs. Reese was a long-time public school teacher in the Ada area, and this scholarship was established in her memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

MILDRED RIDLING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an education major with a minimum of 45 completed hours and a minimum 2.75 GPA. Ms. Ridling was a long-time employee of ECU, serving as Dean of Women, and this scholarship was established in her honor and memory.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

DIANA SHANNON CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to students who have graduated from or who are currently teaching in the public school systems in Murray or Garvin counties who are Library Media or Reading Specialists, or who are seeking a degree in either area. If there are no eligible recipients, the scholarship can be awarded to students who are working toward a master of education who have graduated from or who are currently teaching in the same public school systems. If there are no eligible students according to these guidelines, the scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Mrs. Shannon was a long-time educator, and this scholarship was established by her family, friends, and colleagues in her memory.

JAMES AND EDITH THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education. The recipient will be a full-time ECU student with a 3.0 GPA or above. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson both have education degrees from ECU.

J. W. AND CLARA ZIMMERMAN SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an education major who is a sophomore or higher and who exhibits financial need. Mr. Zimmerman was the first person to obtain a master’s degree at ECU, and this family has had a very visible influence on higher education in Oklahoma. This scholarship was established by family, friends, and colleagues in honor and memory of both J. W. and Clara Zimmerman.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be chosen by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

GARY AND LINDA AINSWORTH CENTENNIAL RUSSIA TRAVEL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to assist students who travel to Russia, and was established by Linda Ainsworth in memory of her husband Gary.

MOLLY SHI BOREN CENTENNIAL ENGLISH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who plans to major in English and who exhibits financial need. The scholarship may be continued if a minimum 2.0 GPA is maintained. Mrs. Boren taught at ECU for several years, and her husband, Governor David Boren, established this scholarship in her honor.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

MAY SANDERS BURNS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a freshman who plans to major in English, and who has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. The recipient will be chosen based on need and the inability to qualify for any other scholarship assistance. This scholarship was endowed by Mrs. Anita Floyd of Ada, Ms. Burns’ niece.

JUDY CARROLL CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ENGLISH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an English major who is a sophomore or above, and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Mrs. Carroll was a long-time educator and counselor in the Ada area, and this scholarship was established in her memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

LEMOINE CRABTREE RUSSIAN SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

J.H. AND JOYCE CRISWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPIn recognition of the wishes of its founders and with support of the Ada Arts and Humanities Council, the Criswell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to ECU students majoring in English who have demonstrated excellence in creative writing and show promise for future creative endeavors. The Criswell family were long-time residents of Ada, and established this scholarship as part of their estate planning.

WANITA DANLEY CENTENNIAL ENGLISH HONORS ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassman majoring in English who is a member of the Honors Program. Mrs. Danley was a long-time member of the English Department, and this scholarship was established in her honor and memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

C.B. AND ELEANOR DEDMON SPANISH MINOR SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who will be obtaining a minor in Spanish. This scholarship can be continued for 8 semesters if all guidelines are met. The Dedmon’s established both this scholarship and the Ozella Waner English Scholarship in gratitude for their educations at ECU.

DAISY MOORE DUVALL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an English major who is a sophomore or higher in classification, and who has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA. Ms. Duvall was a long-time English/History teacher, and this was established by her family and friends in her honor and memory.

LUTHER EDGE SPANISH-SPEAKING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who speaks Spanish as a first language, or who comes from a Spanish-speaking country or area. The student must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENT TEACHING AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded in the spring semester each year at the discretion of the department.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to either an incoming transfer student who plans to major in English, or a current English major if no transfer student available. The student must have completed between 30 and 70 credit hours, and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP
The Higginbotham Family established this scholarship to celebrate and foster excellence in the study of Foreign Language. The Higginbotham Family Scholarship in Language is awarded to an ECU student minoring in a foreign language who exhibits a high level of academic achievement evidenced by the fact that he or she has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

PAUL HUGHES WRITING AWARDThis award is presented to winners of the annual Creative Writing Competition sponsored by the English/Languages Department. Any type of creative writing will be eligible for consideration, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or articles. This fund was established by the family of Mr. Hughes.

LITTLE FAMILY CENTENNIAL PROFESSIONAL WRITING ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student in the area of professional writing. This scholarship was established with funds donated in memory of William Little Sr. and his son William Little Jr. The elder Little was editor of the Ada newspaper for years, and his son-in-law, George Gurley, continued on in this traditional family occupation.

MARGARET (PEGGY) NIMS CENTENNIAL WRITING ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an English major of sophomore classification or above who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Mrs. Nims was a long-time faculty member in the English Department at ECU, and this scholarship was established in her honor by family, friends, and colleagues.

OSCAR L. PARKER SPANISH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Paul Swinford, a former student of Mr. Parker’s, established this scholarship in his honor and memory. Mr. Parker was a long-time employee of ECU, and was also a founding member of the ECU Foundation, Inc. in 1970, and served as its first director.

SARA RANDALL MEMORIAL ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior English major who has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA. Ms. Randall was a junior English major at ECU at the time of her death—this scholarship was established in her memory by her family.

STUDY IN FRANCE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be used to assist students when traveling to France.

SUKHOLUTSKAYA FAMILY RUSSIA TRAVEL FUNDThis scholarship will be used at the discretion of the Global Education Committee. Dr. Sukholutskaya is a long-time ECU faculty member, and this scholarship was established in memory of her mother.

OZELLA ELIZABETH WANER ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who plans to major or minor in English and can be continued for 8 semesters if all guidelines are met. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for the continuation of this scholarship. Ms. Waner was house mother for several years to residents of Fentem Hall. This scholarship was established in her honor and memory by her daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and Burt Dedmon.

REED LOVING WATT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an English/Languages student who has earned at least 12 semester hours of credit and has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship was established with the proceeds from the sale of property donated by the Watt’s family to the Oklahoma State Board of Regents.

BEATRICE WISEHART SPANISH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. This scholarship was established by Ms. Wisehart’s daughter, Susan Little.

YOUNG FAMILY CENTENNIAL ENGLISH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an English major who has completed a minimum of 59 semester hours. Barbara Young taught for several years in the English Department, and this scholarship was established by her family and friends in her honor.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

FRANK P. BECK ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding graduate or undergraduate student in Environmental Heatlh Science or related degree program. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above and attend ECU as a full-time student. The recipient will be chosen each year by the Robert S. Kerr Chair, or their designee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an Environmental Science major who is at least a sophomore and has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. The student must submit a statement to the department explaining their interest in Environmental Science and a description of their career goals. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

HOLCIM ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

FRED AND MARY PFEFFER SCHOLARSHIP (biology, computer science, environmental science, nursing, chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to one student ineach of the listedcategories, requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, and will be awarded for up to 8 consecutive semesters as long as all scholarship requirements are met. The Pfeffer’s are long-time residents of Ada, and have shown tremendous generosity in assisting ECU students.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

GRACE GEORGE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed 45 to 70 semester hours and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students who are interested should submit a current class schedule, current transcript, and a resume which includes work experience, scholastic accomplishments, organizational and service activities, statement of need, and future career plans. Mrs. George was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established in her honor by family, friends, and colleagues.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY FCS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student with a minimum 3.2 GPA who is involved in local and state student organizations (Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Student Union of the Oklahoma Association of Family and Consumer Sciences), and who also exhibits leadership qualities. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

TREASE LAYTON CENTENNIAL FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who plans to major in Family and Consumer Sciences. Ms. Layton is an ECU alumna, and established this scholarship in gratitude to ECU.

GRACE HYDER RICHMOND FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior student at the discretion of the department, and will be used as assistance in a career search.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

WATSON FAMILY CENTENNIAL FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an ECU student with a declared major of Family and Consumer Sciences, and preference will be given to those who major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The recipient will be a sophomore or junior classification, with 35-89 university hours completed, and has maintained a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Scholastic accomplishments, organizational and service activities, work experience, statement of need, and career goals in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education will be required with the official application. Established by Dr. Diana Watson-Maile and her family, this scholarship honors excellence in Family and Consumer Sciences.

HISTORY/NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPSBack to Top(as of 9-01-17)

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarship are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

DUANE C. AND MARIAN L. ANDERSON CENTENNIAL HISTORY ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassmen who plans to attend graduate school in history. Dr. Anderson served as Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Provost of ECU for several years, and his wife Marian was also a long-time employee. This scholarship was established in their honor by family, friends, and colleagues.

DR. PALMER BOEGER HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the History department. Dr. Boeger taught at ECU from 1969-1993, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory by friends, family, and colleagues.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DR. TOM COWGER NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded by the department to a student who has declared a major or minor in Native American Studies. Named in honor of Dr. Cowger, a long-time member of the History Department, this scholarship was established by Carol Smith and her daughter Samantha Smith Bunyard.

DR. RAYMOND ESTEP 2000 FUND HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is available to history majors who have completed at least 60 hours and have maintained a 3.5 GPA in history and a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Dr. Estep was an ECU Distinguished Alumnus and established this scholarship to assist students in the study of history.

DR. RAYMOND ESTEP HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP— (Incoming Freshmen Only)This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshmen who has declared History as a major. Dr. Estep was an ECU Distinguished Alumnus and established this scholarship to assist students in the study of history.

DR. RAYMOND ESTEP HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP—AWARD OF EXCELLENCEThis will be awarded to the outstanding student in history as determined by the History Department’s Scholarship Committee. Dr. Estep was an ECU Distinguished Alumnus and established this scholarship to assist students in the study of history.

LLOYD GOSS BOOK SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the History department. Dr. Goss was a long-time faculty member in the department, and this was established in his honor.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY HISTORY/NAS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a history major who has completed at least 60 hours with a minimum of 15 hours in history. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and the applicant must prepare an essay detailing his/her career goals and intended use of his/her history degree. The recipient of this scholarship is not eligible for the Louise Hornbeak Scholarship, but may qualify for the Dr. Raymond Estep scholarships. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

LOUISE HORNBEAK HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Ms. Hornbeak was a long-time member of the History department faculty, and this scholarship was established after her death in 1991 as part of her estate planning.

DR. MARVIN KROEKER ANNUAL BEST HISTORICAL RESEARCH PAPER AWARDThis will be an annual award to the History/NAS student who prepares the best paper in his/her major. This fund was established by Dr. Kroeker, a long-time member of the History Department faculty.

BRAD LEMARR MEMORIAL HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior History major who has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above, is a member of Phi Alpha Theta (History honor society), and has presented a paper or poster at one of the following: Phi Alpha Theta Research Day, the Great Plains Honors Conference, or Alpha Chi. This scholarship was established by Dr. Jody Tacker, sister of Brad LeMarr, after his tragic death in January 2015. Both Jody and Brad were outstanding History students at ECU, and Dr. Tacker wanted to keep the memory of her brother alive with the establishment of this scholarship.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

DR. RICHARD BAUMGARTNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (undergraduate)This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, who has exhibited leadership qualities, and who shows the potential to make a positive and lasting impact in the human resources profession. Dr. Baumgartner was a long-time faculty member in the Human Resources Department, and this scholarship was established in his memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

DR. RICHARD BAUMGARTNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (graduate)This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student who has completed at least 9 hours in the MSHR program and has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dr. Baumgartner was a long-time faculty member in the Human Resources Department, and this scholarship was established in his memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

BRIDGES-BURKE SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student in the social work program who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have completed at least 12 hours in this program for consideration. Both Dr. Bridges and Dr. Burke were long-time members of the ECU faculty, and this scholarship has been established by friends, former students, and colleagues to honor their dedication to teaching.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

GILLETTE CONN SCHOLARSHIPJack Conn established this scholarship in memory of his wife Gillette. This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or above. The recipient will have a declared major in Human Resources. This scholarship is also awarded to a student with a declared major of Political Science or Legal Studies.

DCT COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students pursing a Master of Science in Human Resources. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. Financial need will also be a consideration.

LOWELL GREEN HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who has a major in human resources, preferably in the rehabilitation counseling area. Preference will be given to a student with a disability.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in any of the programs and/or concentrations in the Human Resources Department, and includes students attending at any outreach sites. The recipient must have completed at least 75 hours, maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, and been accepted to his/her program. The applicant must also submit a narrative which lists his/her activities, accomplishments, and commitment to the helping profession. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

DR. RAY QUIETT/GERLACH CENTENNIAL COUNSELING ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is majoring in counseling and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those students who have also maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA in sociology courses. Dr. Quiett was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and established this scholarship to reward excellence in counseling.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students pursing a Master of Science in Human Resources. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. Financial need will also be a consideration.

SELMA CODY STRUNK SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student majoring in Human Resources—additional guidelines may be obtained from the department.

COLONEL TOM A. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCESThis scholarship will be awarded to a qualified MSHR graduate student who has completed at least 12 hours at ECU in the MSHR program with a cumulative GPA or 3.5, with preference to applicants from the Administration options. Applicants should possess leadership qualities and have strong potential to make a positive and lasting impact in the public sector service. Students from the outreach sites are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship will also be awarded to a Department of Human Resources undergraduate student who is at the junior or senior level and has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Additionally, applicants must have completed at least 12 hours at ECU in their program with a GPA of 3.5. Students from the outreach sites are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. Funds for this scholarship were provided by Colonel Tom A. Thomas, who also established a Chair in Human Resources.

All Foundation scholarships will be awarded only to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to East Central University.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be chosen by either the indicated school system, civic organization, or the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, with all final decisions approved by the Scholarship Committee.

ADA HIGH CLASS OF 1948 SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School senior who ranks closest to “48th” in the graduating class and who plans to attend ECU. This scholarship was established by Ada High School alumni from the 1948 graduating class. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ADA HIGH CLASS OF 1950 SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School senior who ranks closest to “50th” in the graduating class and who plans to attend ECU. This scholarship was established by Ada High School alumni from the 1950 graduating class. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ADA HIGH CLASS OF 1951 SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School senior who plans to attend ECU. This scholarship was established by Ada High School alumni from the 1951 graduating class. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ADA HIGH CLASS OF 1970 SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Ada High School who plans to attend ECU, and the recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.This scholarship was established by Ada High School alumni from the 1970 graduating class. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ADA HIGH CLASS OF 1975 - PAYING IT FORWARD (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School senior who will be attending East Central University. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ADA LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (contact Ada Lions Club for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Ada Lions Club.

ALBERT BARE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU, who plans to major in education, who has an above-average GPA, and who comes from a middle-income family. Mr. Bare was a long-time teacher and administrator in the Ada School system, and this scholarship was established in his memory by family and friends. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

COLTON CALAWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU. The recipient must have a 3.3 GPA or above at the time of their high school graduation. Preference will be given based on the following: 1) financial need, 2) involvement with the Cougar Tennis program, and 3) plans to major in Computer Programming. This scholarship was established by friends and family of Colton Calaway a 2009 graduate of Ada High and a former ECU student. Colton was an outstanding performer in the classroom and in athletics, winning state runner-up in tennis his junior year. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

MARY DEMKE/GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP (contact the State Office of Girls State for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded to a student has attended Oklahoma Girls State. Preference will be given to a student who is the daughter of a veteran.

FRANK AND JOHNNY STEPHENS DREW SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman from one of the smaller school systems in Oklahoma (the size of Roff or Vanoss, for example). This scholarship was established by Slover Cape, an ECU alumni who was raised by his aunt and uncle Frank and Johnny Drew. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ECU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP (Contact the ECU Alumni Association 580-559-5651)This scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen students who have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who are current members of the ECU Alumni Association. Other guidelines may be established at the discretion of the Alumni Association.

JEREMY HARREL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Pauls Valley High School) (Contact the Pauls Valley High School counselor for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded to a Pauls Valley High School senior who plans to attend ECU. Family and friends of Jeremy established this scholarship after his death in a tragic automobile accident.

EUGENE HENSLEY SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU, and who exhibits good reading/English skills. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

J. CHALMERS AND CHARLOTTE HERMAN SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School senior who plans to attend ECU, and is based on need. Dr. Herman taught Spanish and languages at ECU for several years, and this scholarship was established in his honor after his retirement. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

CODY JOHNSON FIVE80 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Pontotoc County)This scholarship will be awarded to a Pontotoc County student who will be attending ECU and has an interest in athletics. Cody was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in 2012, and his family, friends, and the “FIVE80” Riders established this scholarship in his memory. The application for this scholarship is distributed by Cody's family and the FIVE80 Riders.

LADONNE LATIMER CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU with preference to a student from a single-parent home. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum ACT score of 21. Mrs. Latimer worked at ECU for several years, and this scholarship was established in her memory by friends and family. Ongoing donations are made to this scholarship by her sister, Beverley Bowen. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

LEADERSHIP MURRAY COUNTY CLASS XII CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT (Davis/Sulphur/OSD)This scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen from Davis High School, Sulphur High School, or the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, in Murray County. The recipient must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or above, and attend ECU as a full time student the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

CHARLIE MELTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who will be attending ECU. The recipient must have an ACT score of 23 or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

BRANDON OSBORN/NICOLE TRIBBLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU with preference given to a first-generation college student. Brandon and Nicole were killed in a tragic automobile accident while they were students at Ada High School, and this scholarship was established in their memories by family and friends. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ANGIE RAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Ada High School)This scholarship will be awarded to an Ada High School student who plans to attend ECU. Angie taught in the Ada School system for several years, and this scholarship was established by her family and friends in her memory. The recipient will be selected by Ada High School administrators.

ROARY'S KIDS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to former participants of Roary's Kids Club Basketball League. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student at ECU. This scholarship was established by the ECU Athletic Department in conjunction with the ECU Foundation in support of Roary's Kids Club. The first class of incoming freshmen eligible for this scholarship will be the fall of 2029. The receipients will be selected by the ECU Foundation Scholarship Committee or their designee.

CECIL AND SELMA GLADDEN SMITH SCHOLARSHIP (Pontotoc County)This scholarship will be awarded to Pontotoc County students who plan to attend ECU. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 22. The Smith’s son Kenneth established this scholarship in his parents’ memory for financial and academically deserving students from Pontotoc County. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOLARSHIP (Ada) (contact St. Joseph Parish for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded to students who are members of St. Joseph Parish and are certified as regular participants in the Parish Religious Education Program. This scholarship was established by Jack and Elizabeth Witherow, members of St. Joseph Parish.

NIKKI STONECIPHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman from the Tupelo area, and to other students if this guideline cannot be met. This scholarship can be ongoing for 8 semesters. This scholarship was established by Harland and Shirley Stonecipher after the tragic deaths of their son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter Nikki in an airplane accident. Ongoing support is provided by the annual Nikki Stonecipher Memorial Golf Tournament.

JESS TEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP (Byng High School)
This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Byng High School who will be attending ECU. This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues of long-time Byng basketball coach Bertha Frank Teague after the death of her husband, Jess.

BERTHA THOMAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP (Quinton/Poteau/Wewoka)This scholarship will be awarded to students from the Quinton, Poteau, or Wewoka Oklahoma geographic areas, who graduate in the upper 1/3 of their high school graduating class. The recipient must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above and be a full time student at East Central University. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

JUSTIN AND MARGUERITE VOGT SCHOLARSHIP (Byng High School)This scholarship is awarded to students from Byng High School who will be attending ECU. This scholarship was established by the Vogt’s in honor of Bertha Frank Teague, Wayne Lillard, and Marvin Stokes.

JOE WEBER/JERRY RAPER CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT (Davis High School) (contact the Davis High School counselor for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded to a Davis High School athlete who will be attending ECU. Coaches Weber and Raper were honored with this scholarship by Jay Horne, whose son played football for Coach Weber.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All kinesiology scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

JERRY ANDERSON CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an upper-level kinesiology student who has maintained at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Mr. Anderson was a long-time basketball coach at ECU, and this scholarship has been established in his memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY KINESIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in ATEP, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or Recreation who has completed at least 18 hours of program coursework, and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. The applicant must provide a recommendation letter from an ECU Kinesiology instructor, and must also prepare a Leadership Essay (500-750 words) describing the importance of a major in Kinesiology, as well as listing future academic and career goals. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

DONALD AND BETTIE BLACK FOUNDATION AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. The Black’s are both ECU alumni who have established this scholarship in order to reward excellence in the area of mass communication.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DONNA CALLISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. The family of Donna Callison established this scholarship in her memory.

SAMANTHA DILLEHAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in memory of Mass Communication Professor Samantha “Sam” Dillehay who taught at ECU from 2012 until her untimely passing in 2017. Sam’s love of film, art, and creativity inspired her students both inside and outside the classroom. Coming from a rural background, Sam believed in the power of education and understood the importance in having access to education to achieve one’s dreams regardless of income, class, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality. This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need to a student from a smaller school system. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required and recommendations of recipients will be made by the Mass Communications department with the help of Ms. Natalie May.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY MASS COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has provided an essay (300-500 words) describing their qualifications for the scholarship. A letter of reference must also be included. The applicant must also provide a portfolio that reflects his/her concentration within the major which contains at least 10 items, including (but not limited to) a still visual, news media, and/or ad/PR campaign. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

EDWARD AND ARITA POKORNY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

1950’S SCIENCE FUND (also awarded to biology, chemistry, and physics)This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior math student who has maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to students who do not qualify for significant federal financial aid. This scholarship was established by an anonymous ECU alumnus who attended medical school and had a lengthy career in the medical field.

CHARLES AND LILA ACKER CENTENNIAL COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior level student majoring in computer science, with preference given to a student with financial need to complete their degree, as selected by ECU's Computer Science faculty members and department chair. Charles and Lila Acker, both ECU graduates, are generous donors to the ECU Foundation.

CHARLES AND LILA ACKER CENTENNIAL MATH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student majoring in math as selected by ECU's Math faculty members and department chair. Charles and Lila Acker, both ECU graduates and math majors, have established this scholarship to encourage students who are planning to major in math.

E. O. BOX MATH AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to the senior mathematics major who has maintained the highest GPA over the course of his/her college career. This fund was established by Mr. Box’s wife Emma, in his memory.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (math)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIP (computer science)This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.75 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

CHICKSAW NATION ENDOWMENT FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
This scholarship will be awarded based on the following prioritized items: 1) tuition and fees for Chickasaw students (CDIB required) majoring in computer science during a semester in which they serve as an intern at the Chickasaw Nation in the information technology department, 2) tuition and fees for Native American students (CDIB required) majoring in computer science, must be either a junior or senior with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 program GPA, 3) tuition and fees for any junior or senior majoring in computer science with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 program GPA. This scholarship may be awarded for the fall, spring, and/or summer terms. For internship recipients, the department chair will verify the enrollment in internship hours and receive a written assessment from the onsite supervisor of the intern at the conclusion of the internship. The assessment results will be used to improve the currency of the computer science program. This scholarship is provided through the generosity of the Chickasaw Nation.

DR. JAMES O. DANLEY MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the math faculty members and department chair. This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Dr. Danley, who was a former faculty member in the then ECU math department, and who also served as department chair and was the first graduate dean at ECU.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursuing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

LANCE FENTON MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the math faculty members and department chair. This fund was established by ECU alumnus Brad Fenton in honor of his son Lance.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior math major who demonstrates a potential to earn an advanced degree in mathematics. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

KATE KNIGHT MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding mathematics major. Knight Hall on the ECU campus was named after Ms. Knight, and it is rumored that her ghost still walks the halls.

CARMELITA PAUL MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student from Elmore City-Pernell High School who will be attending ECU. Preference will be given to a math major who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA during the last two years of high school. This scholarship was established by Harvey Dean in memory of his favorite math teacher.

FRED AND MARY PFEFFER SCHOLARSHIP (biology, computer science, environmental health science, nursing, chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to one student ineach of the listedcategories, requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, and will be awarded for up to 8 consecutive semesters as long as all scholarship requirements are met. The Pfeffer’s are long-time residents of Ada, and have shown tremendous generosity in assisting ECU students.

RANDALL AND SHIRLEY POGUE CENTENNIAL MATH ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior math major who has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA. Mrs. Pogue is an ECU graduate with a degree in math who also obtained a pharmacy degree. She and her husband Randall are long-time residents of Ada, and they established this scholarship to reward excellence in math.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

PAULA RUTLEDGE CENTENNIAL MATH EDUCATION (SECONDARY) ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a secondary math education major who has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA. Special consideration will be given to female students who exhibit financial need. This scholarship was established by Dr. Carl Rutledge in memory of his wife Paula, who was a math teacher at both the secondary and university levels.

DARRELL TERRELL MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to freshman and sophomore math majors at the discretion of the department. This scholarship was established in honor of Darrell Terrell, long-time faculty member in the then ECU math department.

DR. DENNIS AND ELSIE WILLIAMS MATH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Dr. Williams was a long-time faculty member at ECU, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be chosen by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

A SERVANT'S HEART SACRED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a senior majoring in Sacred Music who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. If there is no eligible candidate the department my select a sophomore, junior or graduate student. The recipient must be a current member of a Christ-centered church. This scholarship is for one semester only and the recipient will be selected by the department and others deemed necessary by A Servant's Heart Ministry. This scholarship was established by the members of the gospel ministry group "A Servant's Heart" of Ada, OK. This fund is intended to help those persons who aspire to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through a church-related vocation, and who have a genuine need for additional financial assistance.

BOB BENNETT CENTENNIAL FINE ARTS ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in instrumental music. This scholarship was established by Sally Bennett in memory of her husband, Bob Bennett, who was a local attorney and an accomplished musician.

ELIZABETH BLAKESLY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an art, theatre, or vocal music student who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Ms. Blakesly was a long-time resident of Ada, and was a great supporter of ECU and its students.

DENNIS BOE CENTENNIAL PIANO ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in private piano study (applied piano) and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship was established by friends and family of Dr. Boe, who was a long-time member of the ECU faculty and an accomplished pianist.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

JESSIE B. DEMOSS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to the outstanding music major on the basis of total contribution in music, along with above-average academic work.

FAUST MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding music student at the discretion of the music department. Mrs. Faust was an accomplished pianist and teacher, and Mr. Faust was a member of a male quartet which performed extensively during the 1940’s and 1950’s. He also served as registrar at ECU for several years, and was a founding member of the ECU Foundation.

HARVEY AND MARY BELLA FAUST MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to gifted and talented music students who need financial assistance. Mary Bella Faust was an accomplished pianist and teacher, and Harvey Faust was a member of a male quartet which performed extensively during the 1940’s and 1950’s. He also served as registrar at ECU for several years.

MARY BELLA FAUST PIANO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in piano who shows exceptional talent and discipline. Additional guidelines may be obtained from the Music Department. This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who is an accomplished composer and musician, and who understands the value of music in society.

MARGUERITE HAWKINSON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior student majoring in vocal music in either education or performance.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior music student with the highest overall grade point average. In the case of a tie, the department will make the final decision. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

JERRY HOWARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the music department. Friends and family of Jerry Howard established this scholarship in his memory—he was an accomplished musician, band director, and owner of Howard Music Store in Ada.

AYLINE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Ayline Johnson was an accomplished organist, and this scholarship was established in her memory by family and friends.

GERALDINE KERR CENTENNIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the music department.

KATE KNIGHT FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Knight Hall on the ECU campus was named after Ms. Knight, and it is rumored that her ghost still walks the halls.

RUDY LUPINSKI ACT II HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been involved in both ACT II and ECU musical theatre within the past year (including summer productions). The recipient can be an actor/actress, stage manager, musician, set designer, camp counselor, or involved with sound and lighting. The recipient must be a current ECU student maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, and someone who represents both ECU and ACT II in a professional manner.

MORGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL MUSIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a student in his/her semester of student teaching. The Morgan family has made numerous contributions to the ECU Foundation and continues to be a big supporter of the Fine Arts.

FINIS MORRISON SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student providing leadership in the Humanities area. Scholarships will be available in the areas of drama, instrumental music, vocal music, and piano.

JANE MUNTZ CENTENNIAL FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE MUSIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore level student majoring in music to reward academic excellence. Mrs. Muntz established this scholarship because of her love of music and her interest in ECU students. She graduated from ECU in 1941 with a degree in music.

JANE MUNTZ CENTENNIAL JUNIOR/SENIOR MUSIC ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior level student majoring in music to reward academic excellence. Mrs. Muntz established this scholarship because of her love of music and her interest in ECU students. She graduated from ECU in 1941 with a degree in music.

ROB MUNTZ MUSIC AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to a music student in the area of sacred music/composition, and will be based on scholarship, service, and need. Mr. Muntz, an accomplished pianist and organist, has established this scholarship because of his love of music and his understanding of the needs of students.

LINDA MURRAY CENTENNIAL FLUTE ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding flute student. Linda Murray was an accomplished musician and instructor of flute at ECU, and this scholarship was established in her memory by her husband Duane Murray.

OSCAR AND KATHRYN PARKER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to music majors in the piano, vocal, or instrumental areas based on contribution to the program and above-average academic work. Oscar Parker was a member of an ECU quartet which performed extensively during the 1940’s and 1950’s, and he was also a founding member of the ECU Foundation, Inc. in 1970.

JAMES SAIED BAND SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to students who have shown the most progress during the current academic year. Consideration will be given to the student’s character, personality, and general contribution to the music program. Mr. Saied graduated in 1936, and was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1990.

CLEO SUMTER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Ms. Sumter was an ECU alumna, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

JOANNE ADAM LAMBERT TODD MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding music student at the discretion of the department. Mrs. Todd was an excellent long-time of the arts, and this scholarship was established in her memory by a close friend.

CHARLES TRACY MUSIC AWARDThis scholarship will be awarded to a music major excelling in scholastic achievement in the areas of music theory and music history. Mr. Tracy was a former professor at ECU, and an excellent pianist. This scholarship was established in his memory by friends, family, and former students.

ALINE K. TRISLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding music student as determined by the department.

STEVE WALKER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department, or may be used for travel expenses for the ECU Chorale. Dr. Walker has been a long-time professor at ECU, and has excelled in the area of vocal music—this scholarship was established by a close friend and fellow music enthusiast.

BRON WARREN CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of ECU's band director. Bron Warren was an ECU alumni and an accomplished musician. This scholarship was established by his family and friends, and is supported annually through a regional band contest, “Tigerpalooza.”

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

DR. CHARLES BARRICK IN MEMORY OF J.D. HANEY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Dr. Barrick established this scholarship in memory of his good friend, J.D. Haney, after Mr. Haney’s death.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

DCT COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a community service project (preferably a project that benefits the Ada community), that will be completed during their junior year, and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of community service during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a community service project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented the activities and results of one of their previous community service projects at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current service project.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

CLYDE AND JAMIE SAVAGE LEACH NURSING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be used for assistance with books and equipment for students who have been admitted to the nursing program. The selection of recipients will be made by the Nursing Department. Clyde and Jamie Leach, Ada business owners, are the donors of this scholarship - Jamie is a former nurse who understands the expenses and challenges involved in attending nursing school.

McCASLAND FOUNDATION NURSING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman with a declared major in nursing. Preference will be given to students from these Oklahoma counties: Caddo, Comanche, Carter, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Logan, Love, Stephens and Woodward. Recipients must maintain a 2.25 GPA and be enrolled full-time at East Central University. This scholarship was established by the McCasland Foundation of Duncan, Oklahoma.

NURSING STUDENT AWARD FUNDThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior nursing student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

FRED AND MARY PFEFFER SCHOLARSHIP (biology, computer science, environmental health science, nursing, chemistry)This scholarship will be awarded to one student ineach of the listedcategories, requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, and will be awarded for up to 8 consecutive semesters as long as all scholarship requirements are met. The Pfeffer’s are long-time residents of Ada, and have shown tremendous generosity in assisting ECU students.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be available to all students in the College of Health and Sciences, with priority given to students pursing a master’ degree in a discipline housed in the College of Health and Sciences at the time of the award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be classified as a junior or above. To receive this scholarship applicants must provide a plan for a research project that will be completed during their junior year and that is verified by a mentoring faculty member. Preference will be given to students providing evidence of research with mentoring faculty during their freshman/sophomore year(s). For the scholarship to be renewed during the students’ senior year, they must complete a research project in collaboration with mentoring a faculty member during their junior year or the student must have presented previous research at a state, regional, national, or international conference during their junior year and provide an acceptable update for the current research project.

FRANCES AND ELIZABETH SCHMELLING SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Dr. Stephen Schmelling established this scholarship in memory of his wife Elizabeth and her mother Frances. Both were nurses, and Elizabeth was a long-time faculty member at ECU.

VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarship are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

ADA ELKS LODGE SCHOLARSHIP (contact the Ada Elks Lodge or cmnordan@hotmail.com for application)
This scholarship will be awarded to area students at the discretion of the Ada Elks Lodge.

ADA LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (contact Ada Lions Club for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Ada Lions Club.

ADA ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (contact Ada Rotary Club for scholarship application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Ada Rotary Club.

ADA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB/ELIZABETH SCHMELLING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARD (contact Ada Sunrise Rotary Club for application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Ada Sunrise Rotary Club.

ROBERT D. COLEMAN, JR. CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT (contact the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity for application)This scholarship will be awarded to an active Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity member based on leadership abilities and service to the organization and community. The recipient should have a minimum 2.25 GPA, but leadership is stressed.

MARY DEMKE/GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP (contact the State Office of Girls State for sapplication)This scholarship will be awarded to a student has attended Oklahoma Girls State. Preference will be given to a student who is the daughter of a veteran.

ECU WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (contact the ECU Women's Club for application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the ECU Women’s Club, with special consideration for financial need.

JACK AND GLADYS ELDRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior in good standing and performing satisfactory work toward a degree, with preference to a student from Garvin County. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must be admissible to East Central University, have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.00-3.49, and achieved a minimum ACT score of 22-24 (ACT Requirement for Incoming Freshmen Only). Full-time enrollment at ECU is required, and a GPA of 3.0 must be achieved during the fall semester in order to qualify for the second half of the scholarship in the spring semester. Other factors may be considered at the discretion of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee, and the amount of the scholarship will also be determined by this committee.

FOUNDATION SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must be admissible to East Central University, have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.75, and achieved a minimum ACT score of 25-27 (ACT Requirement for Incoming Freshmen Only). Full-time enrollment at ECU is required, and a GPA of 3.5 must be achieved during the fall semester in order to qualify for the second half of the scholarship in the spring semester. Other factors may be considered at the discretion of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee, and the amount of the scholarship will also be determined by this committee.

FOUNDATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Applicants must be admissible to East Central University, have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.76 or above, and achieved a minimum ACT score of 28 (ACT Requirement for Incoming Freshmen Only). Full-time enrollment at ECU is required, and a GPA of 3.75 must be achieved during the fall semester in order to qualify for the second half of the scholarship in the spring semester. Other factors may be considered at the discretion of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee, and the amount of the scholarship will also be determined by this committee.

This scholarship will be administered by the ECU Human Diversity Committee. This fund was established by ECU alumnus Jim Gray in order to promote diversity at the collegiate level.

DR. JAMES HARRIS CENTENNIAL CLASS/PIKE ENDOWMENT (contact the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for application)This scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity who is majoring in a CLASS (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences) area. Dr. Harris taught history at ECU for years, and this scholarship has been established by his fraternity brothers in his honor.

BRET D. ISENHOWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (contact the ECU office of Veterans Upward Bound for application)This scholarship has been established by the ECU GOLD Program and the ECU Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. It will be awarded to a veteran (honorably discharged), an actively serving reservist, a child of a veteran or fallen service member, or a member of the ECU Greek Community who best exemplifies the character and willingness to "serve a purpose greater than his or her self" that was exhibited by Bret Isenhower during his time of military service.

IVAN AND MARY JO KEATLEY CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIPBoth of the Keatley’s are ECU alumni who have recognized the value of higher education. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

CHURCHILL THOMAS AND MELBA THOMAS KING HONORS SCHOLARSHIP (Contact the ECU Honors Program Director)This scholarship will be used for awards to students who have been selected for the ECU Honors Program.

MARGUERITE E. LOWRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

W.E. AND MINNIE CURTIS MARTIN CENTENNIAL BOOK ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to ECU students to assist with book purchases. The families of Pete Duncan and Don Martin established this scholarship to honor their grandparents, W.E. and Minnie Martin, who are ECU alumni. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

JOHN BOYCE AND GRACE MCKEEL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, and the recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

GEORGE NIGH AWARD (graduating senior)

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior with the highest GPA and will also be based on contribution to ECU and to the community. Governor George Nigh is an ECU alumni, and this scholarship was established in his honor by Julian Rothbaum.

ONCE A TIGER, ALWAYS A TIGER CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

PI KAPPA ALPHA, EPSILON OMEGA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (contact the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for application)This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the fraternity.

MARTHA EUBANK/WALLACE RHYNES CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a female student between the ages of 25-45, marital status of widowed or divorced, with at least one dependent. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, or GED certification is acceptable for an incoming freshman. Mrs. Rhynes is an ECU alumna, a teacher, and an author who established this scholarship in order to assist young women in their pursuit of a higher education. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

UNTERKIRCHER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

JUDITH WHOMBLE CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENDOWMENT (contact the ECU International Student Office for application)This scholarship will be awarded by ECU's Global Education Committee. Mrs. Whomble was very involved with the international student community at ECU, and this scholarship was established by friends, family, and colleagues in her honor and memory.

POLITICAL SCIENCE/LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPSBack to Top(as of 9-01-17)

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

GILLETTE CONN SCHOLARSHIPJack Conn established this scholarship in memory of his wife Gillette. This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or above. The recipient will have a declared major in Political Science or Legal Studies. This scholarship is also awarded to a student with a declared major of Human Resources.

DR. EDWARD BROOKS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has chosen legal studies as a major and who has maintained academic excellence in his/her college career. Dr. Brooks taught government at ECU for several years, and this scholarship was established in his memory by a former student, Kelvin Williams.

FRANCISCO-HATCHETT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students who plan to attend law school. Hallie Brown Ford, ECU alumna, established this scholarship to reward academic excellence in the areas of pre-law, pre-medicine, and scientific research. It is named after two of her favorite teachers when she was in attendance at ECU, and must be awarded equally to male and female students.

JUSTICE RUDOLPH HARGRAVE CENTENNIAL LEGAL STUDIES ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Justice Hargrave, an ECU graduate, served as Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and his family has established this scholarship in his honor and memory.

R. BURL HARRIS CENTENNIAL LEGAL STUDIES ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in legal studies who has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA. Mr. Harris was an ECU alumni, a long-time member of the Ada legal community, and a founding member of the ECU Foundation, Inc. His wife Jan established this scholarship in his memory.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY POLITICAL SCIENCE/LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is active in campus activities and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU graduate who understood and appreciated the value of higher education, and she established this scholarship as part of her estate planning. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (sophomore level)
FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (junior level)
FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (senior level)These scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend law school. Funds were provided as a result of a gift from the estate of Francis E. Mayhue, long-time Ada resident and member of the legal community.

DEAN PETERSON LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has declared a major in legal studies and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dean Peterson is a long-time member of the Ada legal community and former instructor at ECU. This scholarship was established by her family and friends.

JULIAN ROTHBAUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to at the discretion of the department. This scholarship was established in honor and memory of Mr. Rothbaum by his family, friends, and colleagues.

DR. JOHN J. ULRICH POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICEThis scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Political Science or Legal Studies, with public service as the main requirement. Additional guidelines may be obtained from the Political Science/Legal Studies department. This scholarship was established in Dr. Ulrich’s memory by ECU alumni Kyle and Kendall Foster who stated, “He made a big impact on us and we think he was an incredible example of someone who led a life dedicated to public service.”

WES WATKINS WATER RESOURCE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a student in the master's program for Water Resource Policy and Management or an undergraduate student who is planning to join the Water Resource Policy and Management program upon graduation. The recipient will be a full-time ECU student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The recipient will be chosen by the Water Resource Policy and Management Advisory Board or its designee and the Chair of the Department of Political Science.

A.T. AND ETHEL WATSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman at ECU, and may be awarded for multiple semesters. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with a declared major of Political Science or Legal studies. Financial need will be a consideration. This scholarship was originally established by Doris McCoy, and has been supplemented by friends and colleagues.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients will be selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

JUDY CRABTREE CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in psychology. The family of Mrs. Crabtree established this scholarship in her memory.

DCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to a graduate psychology student who has completed at least 18 hours of graduate work and has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Two letters of recommendation are required, as well as a leadership essay (500-570 words) describing how psychology will be an integral part of the student’s chosen profession, as well as listing future academic and career goals. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU graduate who understood and appreciated the value of higher education, and she established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

E.H. NELSON PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded to assist with the purchase of books for a psychology major. Dr. Nelson was a long-time member of the Psychology faculty, and this scholarship was established in his honor and memory.

ESSIE ROARK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to graduate students, who have been unconditionally admitted to their program, of Education, Psychology or Kinesiology. The recipients graduate GPA must be a 3.5 or above and he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours of graduate coursework in their program area. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College of Education and Psychology Scholarship Committee, or their chosen designee, and can be used for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.

All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative gpa-any exceptions must be approved by the department chair or the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

All scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only (summers not included) unless indicated otherwise.

All scholarship recipients are selected by the department, with final approval by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

BRILES SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established as part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to the ECU Foundation in 1995.

HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY SOCIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship will be awarded based on GPA, financial aid standing, and evidence of leadership. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this scholarship as part of her estate planning.

SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT ENDOWMENTThis scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student with a declared a major in Sociology. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, and attend ECU as a full-time student.

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